Pentax X-5 vs Sony T900

The following is a extended comparison of the Pentax X-5 and Sony T900, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was announced 3 years after the T900 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the X-5 scores versus the T900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The whole galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax X-5 has got external measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the X-5 compared to the T900.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and T900 is 65 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and T900.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax X-5 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent X-5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.